2026 STEP Ahead Awards Gala
The Anthem
901 Wharf St. SW Washington, DC 20024
Heroes MAKE America for Manufacturers: Spotlight on NEW Logistics Training
Through this event you will:
- Learn how The Manufacturing Institute and Savannah Technical College are partnering to bring this new logistics training pathway to the community
- Discover the advantages of hiring from the military community and get insight into how to connect with an incredibly diverse talent pool of veterans and military spouses
- Gain an understanding of the logistics training and certification curriculum, as well as the innovative tools we are using to train the workforce
- Explore opportunities and resources to help your company recruit, hire, and retain this talent
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction – Dr. Brent Stubbs, Savannah Technical College
- Heroes MAKE America Presentation – Herb Grant and Amy Thomas, The Manufacturing Institute
- Virtual Reality Training Preview – Hall Charter & Bernard Chu, TransfrVR
- Discuss Next Steps – Dr. Stubbs and Amy Thomas
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